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Claims Adjuster Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$37.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,336/year ($5,361/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,030 Claims Adjuster jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $78,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $64,336 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $78,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,528 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,036 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,336 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,361 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in South Dakota?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in South Dakota is $78,900 per year ($37.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,640 and $96,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $78,900, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $64,336 per year ($5,361 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,030 Claims Adjuster jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.